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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Sausage, Baby Kale & White Cheddar Quiche

This evening I made a quiche using fresh chicken Italian sausage that I removed from the casing and browned and crumbled by breaking it up as it cooked. I cooked 1 pound of sausage but only used 1/2 of it and put the remaining half away to use in something else later this week. I used a 5-ounce container of baby kale and some "XXX" sharp white cheddar cheese made using raw milk that I found at Costco a couple of weeks ago and wanted to try. The quiche turned out absolutely delicious and the flavor combination of sausage, kale and sharp white cheddar worked really well together. This wheat free quiche would make a great breakfast, brunch or lunch meal, as well as dinner. It was made using a wheat free, almond flour crust. I snapped a few photos below as well as the recipe. Enjoy!

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Hi Anonymous -- I don't have many recipes using coconut flour -- but here is a link to a site (Tropical Traditions) that has lots of free coconut recipes -- check it out and see if that might help! :-) http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/

GG, I do not know what you take but you are on a roll, you seem to be unstoppable! So many new recipes in a short time. Not that I am complaining, lol, but heavens I just can't keep up with you!This quiche looks very inviting! Im have frozen Kale, that could work too, I just have to squeeze out the juice,Costco has a sale on organic items,you might want to check it out.

I have a Question, you used half and half, but that has more carbs than cream- are you as I am still *a little worried* about the fat?I noticed that Dr .Davis used Neuchatel cheese( 1/3 less fat) in his cake. I asked him why but he never answered my post @ wheat belly blog.Oh yes, I would love to win the SWERVE BBQ CONTEST!STay well! BarbarA,

Sorry, here I am again.Anonymous asked you about recipes with coconut flour. What is your reason for not using it more, it would be more affordable for many young families? Please I hope that you do not mind my question.

Hi Barbara! I didn't know Costco had a sale on organic items -- I will definitely check that out this weekend. Regarding the half and half -- I alternate between using that and cream -- I always have both in my fridge. I figured with all the eggs and cheese in this quiche, that I didn't need the extra fat from the cream (although I'm sure it would be perfectly fine to use). I prefer cream in my coffee and if I happen to have yogurt that isn't full fat, I like to add a splash of cream to it to add richness. When you think about it though...I cut the quiche into 6 nice sized pieces/servings -- 1/2 cup is only 8 tablespoons, which means even with the cream, it is only a little over 1 tablespoon of cream per serving! Good Luck! Thanks for the Costco organic sale tip! :-)

Hi Barbara -- just saw your question about coconut flour. I have done a bit of experimenting with coconut flour -- and it is so different to work with compared to almond flour -- it is a bit harder to convert recipes. You have to use so many eggs to compensate for the dryness of coconut flour AND...while I enjoy the flavor of coconut in sweet recipes, I am not overly fond of it in savory recipes. I really do want to experiment more with it...and as you said, it is way more affordable. I do plan to experiment more with it in the future...in all my spare time...hah! LOL Do you use it much? :-)

GG, I must admit that I use it rarely but like you I will try and use it more! Thank you for the explanation, makes perfect sense.I read that it has a lot of fiber and that is what we want, right?Barbara.

Janet -- I plan to experiment more with coconut flour in the near future -- until then, you might want to check out this link for a bunch of free coconut recipes. http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/ and this guy (Bruce Fife) is supposedly a guru at coconut flour recipes...maybe this book would be helpful http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0941599884?ie=UTF8&creativeASIN=0941599884&tag=gougircoo-20

Oh my.....we were out last night! So glad I checked to see what you cooked! That looks outstanding. Definitely going to try this one! Thank-you!Hope you don't mind.....I keep recommending you to friends!ChrisSwerve Barbecue Contest!

I've been forcing myself to eat my greens (not very successfully) and often am nearly tempted after looking at your quiches. I have a bunch of kale out in the garden that I just may be courageous enough to give a go this way. Looks very good.

Becky -- if you are trying to introduce yourself to eating greens, just add a little bit the first time -- maybe half of what this recipe calls for. Also, if you are using regular kale (instead of baby kale)...make sure you cook it until tender before putting it into the quiche -- you don't want any tough greens to "chew on". :-)

Thanks, Patricia -- I know what you mean -- you always take a chance trying a LARGE amount of a new item. I wish they would offer more samples of "non-junk" type foods instead of the other stuff they usually let you sample. If you don't like what you buy at Costco...you have a LOT of it to finish up! Good luck! :-)

Not sure if my comment posted so here I go again.I made the quiche today with a friend. She is heavy and wants to learn to eat healthy. She's a carb addict! After the first bite, she said this was yummy and went for seconds. I am this will encourage her to want to do better for herself. Thank you for sharing, my family and I enjoyed this, too! Swerve BBQ contest!!!

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